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Wildfire smoke can leave behind an ashy taste in wine called smoke taint. Bacteria that live on grapevines could degrade the main chemical behind this flavor.

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Field Research Sites Damaged as Fires Ravage West Coast

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What Are Giant Viruses, and Are They Dangerous?

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